FROZEN FRONTIER / FRONTIÈRE GLACÉE - New Winter Carnival Exhibit at Curiosity Clothing!
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FROZEN FRONTIER / FRONTIÈRE GLACÉE - New Winter Carnival Exhibit at Curiosity Clothing!

Today, snowshoeing is a popular pastime in Rossland, but did you know that it used to be one of the main ways to get around during the winter in early Rossland? Our new Winter Carnival Exhibit, Frozen Frontier/Frontière Glacée explores the French-Canadian influence on snowshoeing in early Rossland and the lasting impact of that can still be seen today.

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Rockin' Around the Rossland Museum: Holiday Plans & Santa's Workshop
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Rockin' Around the Rossland Museum: Holiday Plans & Santa's Workshop

Drop by the Museum between 12 and 4 pm on Saturday, December 23rd to help out Santa's elves for the day! We'll be making toys, crafting Christmas decorations, and enjoying some festive games, yummy treats, and holiday films.
We are open through the holidays! Regular hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, 10 am to 6 pm. We will be closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 1st.

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Community Collections - New Exhibit at the Rossland Public Library
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Community Collections - New Exhibit at the Rossland Public Library

For years, we have shown you pieces from our collection, but now it's your time to shine! From brooches to bottles, we're highlighting what you love to collect. Community Collections explores not only what our amazing community members collect, but the stories behind those collections. Join us as we get to know each other through a different lens as a community of collectors.

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PRESS RELEASE - Digitizing Rossland’s Documentary Heritage
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PRESS RELEASE - Digitizing Rossland’s Documentary Heritage

With a major grant of $45,250 from the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Digital Access to History grant program and a supporting grant of $2104.60 from the Columbia Basin Trust’s Resident Directed Grants, the RMDC will be able to digitize a large portion of its vast collection of film and audio materials, ensuring that future generations have access to these valuable cultural artifacts.


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A Historic Rossland Look Book!
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A Historic Rossland Look Book!

When we heard that Golden City Days was happening this year, we couldn’t wait to put together our annual Golden City Days exhibit at Curiosity Clothing & Gifts! While summer is quickly coming to an end, the summer fashions featured in this year’s exhibit are a must-see! From the high collars and long skirts of the early 1900s to the bell-bottom silhouettes of the 1960s and 1970s, fashion has continued to change since Rossland was founded in 1897. Take a stylish look through Rossland’s history with us!

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